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2nd Annual

Future: Reward Europe 2025

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JUNE 05 - 06, 2025

BRUSSELS,

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5-6 June, 2025 in Brussels

***Registrations are open***

Join us for the 2nd edition of Future: Reward Europe—a unique two-day event designed to help senior reward leaders stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.

This exclusive gathering will bring together top industry minds from companies such as Tetra Pak, Shell, SAP, UCB, Unilever, and more, to explore emerging trends, share best practices, and engage in meaningful discussions on the most pressing topics in reward today.

Together, we will focus on issues including:

  • Pay Transparency
  • Executive Compensation
  • AI & Technology
  • Wellbeing
  • Mobility
  • People & Performance

Why should you attend? 

Attending Future: Reward Europe 2025 offers unparalleled opportunities to engage with industry leaders and peers. Here are four reasons to join us in Brussels:

  • Get Cutting-Edge Perspectives: With an incredible line-up of guest speakers you will hear from experts and practitioners in the field to help drive reward strategies in your organization. 
  • Join Senior-Level Attendees: Engage with reward executives from companies such as AXA, Coca-Cola, Essity, Goodyear, Heineken and Novo Nordisk, among others.
  • Access Peer Exchange: Ample opportunities for peer exchange throughout the two-day event, fostering valuable connections and knowledge sharing.
  • Gain Strategic Insights: Because the future of reward isn’t coming—it’s already here. And this event will help you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.

 

Who Should Attend:

This event has an eligibility criteria for attendance, it is designed for Vice Presidents, Heads, and Directors responsible for: Rewards, Performance, Compensation, Pensions, Benefits, Executive Compensation, and Mobility from large companies. For vendors and solution providers please reach out to ccalinescu@tcb.org.

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Speakers

Martin

Martin Smit Martin Smit

Head of Strategy & Digital, Total Rewards
Takeda Pharmaceuticals

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Saul

Saul Huisman Saul Huisman

Head Reward International Advisory
Swiss Re

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Anne-Sophie

Anne-Sophie Blouin Anne-Sophie Blouin

SVP Reward
RELX

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Alexandra

Alexandra Steinmann Alexandra Steinmann

People Performance Management Lead
ABB

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Mike

Mike Coventry Mike Coventry

Global Head of Reward
Rio Tinto

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Ashok

Ashok Pillai Ashok Pillai

Global Head of Remuneration
BP

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Maggie

Maggie Lester

Head of Corporate Benefits
Merck Group

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Claudio

Claudio Truzzi

Founder & AI Strategy Advisor
YouRock.ai

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Karlijn

Karlijn van den Berg

Head of Talent
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

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Alexander (Sandy)

Alexander (Sandy) Pepper

Emeritus Professor of Management Practice
The London School of Economics…

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Marion

Marion Devine

Principal Researcher, Human Capital, Europe
The Conference Board

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Rumi

Rumi Das

Partner Lead Global Workforce Consulting practice
Deloitte

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Juliet

Juliet Halfhead

Partner, Lead of European executive compensation p…
Deloitte

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Timothy

Timothy Bruneel

Partner, Head of Total Reward Services in Belgium,…
Deloitte

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John

John Beadle

Council Director, Corporate Reward Council
The Conference Board

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Clare

Clare Moncrieff

Senior Principal Consultant
Workhuman

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Xavier

Xavier Baeten

Professor of Management Practice in Reward and Gov…
Vlerick Business School

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Agenda

Thursday, June 05, 2025

08:00 AM - 09:00 AM CET

Registration
Check-in and registration

09:00 AM - 09:30 AM CET

Welcome and Introduction
John Beadle will open the event and walk through the agenda. … More

09:30 AM - 11:00 AM CET

Navigating AI & Technology in the Evolving Reward Landscape
Martin Smit and Claudio Truzzi will explore the transformative impact of AI and technology in the reward space. This session will dive into the opport … More

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CET

Networking Break

11:30 AM - 01:00 PM CET

Rethinking Mobility – Strategies for a Dynamic Workforce
As workforces become increasingly global, organizations must adapt their mobility strategies to stay competitive. This session will explore key trends … More

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM CET

Lunch and Networking

02:00 PM - 03:30 PM CET

Wellbeing & Reward – A Strategic Approach
Employee wellbeing is no longer just a perk—it’s a critical component of an effective reward strategy. In this session, Maggie Lester will explore how … More

03:30 PM - 04:00 PM CET

Networking Break

04:00 PM - 05:30 PM CET

Executive Compensation
Join Ashok Pillai and Sandy Pepper as they explore the evolving landscape of executive compensation. … More

05:30 PM - 06:00 PM CET

Close of day 1
John Beadle will recap and close day one of the event. … More

06:30 PM - 08:00 PM CET

Cocktails and Barbecue Dinner
We invite participants to enjoy dinner and drinks while networking with peers.

Friday, June 06, 2025

09:00 AM - 09:30 AM CET

Welcome back and Opening Remarks
John Beadle welcomes attendees back and explains the agenda for the day. … More

09:30 AM - 11:00 AM CET

Pay Transparency - Implications for the Future
This session will dive into strategies for Pay Transparency. Marion Devine will also be presenting a report from The Conference Board on the topic. … More

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CET

Networking Break

11:30 AM - 01:00 PM CET

People and Performance – Driving Organizational Success
In today’s evolving workplace, the link between people and performance is more critical than ever. This session will explore the challenges and opport … More

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM CET

Lunch and Close of Event

Le Louise Hotel Brussels - MGallery Collection

Av. de la Toison d'Or 40

Brussels,

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Le Louise Hotel Brussels - MGallery Collection
Av. de la Toison d'Or 40, 1050 Brussels

Future: Reward Europe 2025

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